Defense: C. Throughout the early part of the season, it remained solid. But once he returned from a calf injury late in the year, Sefolosha didn’t look the same on the defensive end. He didn’t guard on the perimeter as well and didn’t disrupt offenses with his length and activity. In the Thunder’s final 10 games, Sefolosha only had one steal.

Oklahoma City's Thabo Sefolosha (25) defends a shot by Memphis' Zach Randolph (50) during Game 2 in the first round of the NBA playoffs between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Memphis Grizzlies at Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, Monday, April 21, 2014. Memphis won 111-105 in overtime. PHOTO BY NATE BILLINGS, The Oklahoman

3-point shot: D. D is for its disappearance. One season after a career year behind the arc — making 108 3-pointers on 42 percent shooting — Sefolosha completely lost his stroke. And his confidence went with it. Sefolosha made only 48 threes all season, shooting a woeful 32 percent. From the All-Star break through the postseason, he was 11-of-47 from deep, passing up some open looks and allowing opposing defenses to pack the paint with help for OKC’s superstars.

Professionalism: A-. The late-season benching seemed to irk him a bit, but he never showed it on the sideline. Remained into the game, cheered on his teammates and, when Scott Brooks called on the veteran in mop-up duty, he didn’t treat it as a sign of disrespect. Just went out and played, like he did his entire career in OKC, despite, at times, being the verbal punching bag of Russell Westbrook and others. A true pro.

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by Anthony Slater

Thunder Beat Writer

Anthony Slater started on the Thunder beat in the summer of 2013, joining after two years as NewsOK.com's lead sports blogger and web editor. A native Californian, Slater attended Sonoma State for two years before transferring to Oklahoma State in...